Description
The esophagus is the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. An esophageal cyst is a duplication of the esophagus usually involving the last third of the esophagus. The cysts can compress surrounding structures causing difficulties swallowing, problems breathing, or heart arrhythmias. This disorder is rare and many patients do not have any symptoms.
Symptoms
Chest pain, swallowing problems, breathing problems, vomiting blood.
Tests
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. A barium swallow, chest CT scan or esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with a biopsy may be recommended.
Tests:
CT Scan
Other Specific Tests: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), biopsy
Specialists:
General Surgery, Gastroenterology
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. A barium swallow, chest CT scan or esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with a biopsy may be recommended.
Tests:
CT Scan
Other Specific Tests: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), biopsy
Specialists:
General Surgery, Gastroenterology
Treatment
Surgical removal is the only definitive treatment but no treatment may be necessary